Orchid madness

The Botanic Musicale piano concert will feature internationally acclaimed musical artist Liza Stepanova and include a champagne “meet and greet” reception. This is the 18th year for Botanic Musicale, a concert series funded in honor of Neva Fickling, a former Miss America and longtime member of the board of advisors for the State Botanical Garden...

Join us for a chocolate tasting and demonstration by Peter Dale of Condor Chocolates. While sipping chocolate, learn about the cacao bean and some of the unique orchids in the garden’s collection from Jason Young, director of horticulture and grounds. Guests can also enjoy drinks and appetizers. 

A local artist will lead the painting of a beautiful orchid while you enjoy drinks and appetizers with your significant other or make it a special night out with friends. Choose one of two sessions. Supplies are provided for each guest. 

As associate director of conservation horticulture and plant breeding at Longwood Gardens, Peter Zale leads a team of scientists and horticulturists focused on conservation horticulture, plant exploration, plant breeding and living collections through a combination of field, garden and laboratory-based projects and approaches. A light reception will follow the lecture. 

Horticulture staff will lead a hands-on orchid repotting class. Basic supplies of orchid repotting media included. Choose one of six 20-minute sessions. Please only bring one orchid and a pot for repotting. Orchid repotting kit also offered for additional $25 and includes extra media for future repotting and a small pot.